worthy
/ˈwɜːði/adjective
उच्चारण वर्दी
योग्य, लायक, हकदार
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having the qualities that deserve somebody or something
योग्य, लायक, हकदार
- The plan is worthy of consideration.
- a worthy winner
- She is a worthy successor to the old principal.
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- His honesty is worthy of praise.
- The film is worthy of its award.
Synonyms deserving meriting fit suitable eligible
Opposite unworthy undeserving ineligible
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having qualities that deserve respect or support
सम्मानीय, आदरणीय, प्रशंसनीय
- a worthy cause such as feeding the poor
- The trust collects funds for worthy causes like educating girls.
- The school raises money for a worthy cause every winter.
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- Anil donated his old books to a worthy charity.
- Volunteers do worthy work in the flood-hit villages.
Synonyms admirable commendable praiseworthy honourable laudable
Opposite unworthy contemptible disreputable
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[C] often humorous
an important person
गणमान्य व्यक्ति, प्रतिष्ठित व्यक्ति
- local worthies such as the mayor and the headmaster
- Village worthies gathered under the banyan tree to settle the dispute.
- Local worthies were invited to open the new library.
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- The village worthies sat on the front row at the festival.
- Many city worthies attended the wedding.
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worthy of + noun / -ing
Worthy of shows that somebody or something deserves a quality or an action. The preposition is always of.
'Worthy of' दर्शाता है कि कोई व्यक्ति या वस्तु किसी गुण या कार्य के योग्य है। Preposition हमेशा 'of' होता है।
- Her courage is worthy of praise.
- The idea is worthy of being tried.
worthy + noun (a worthy winner / cause)
Before a noun, worthy means deserving respect or support, as in a worthy winner or a worthy cause.
Noun से पहले 'worthy' का अर्थ सम्मान या समर्थन के योग्य है, जैसे worthy winner या worthy cause।
- Radhika was a worthy winner of the gold medal.
- He gave money to a worthy cause.
worthy vs worth
Worth is followed directly by a noun or -ing, with no preposition. Worthy needs of. Do not use worth of for worthy of.
'Worth' के बाद noun या -ing सीधे आता है, preposition नहीं। 'Worthy' के बाद 'of' आता है। 'Worthy of' के स्थान पर 'worth of' न लिखें।
- This book is worth reading, and its author is worthy of respect.
worthy (noun): village worthies / local worthy
As a noun, a worthy is an important person, often with a slightly humorous tone. The plural is worthies.
Noun के रूप में 'worthy' महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्ति है, प्रायः हल्के व्यंग्यपूर्ण स्वर में। इसका plural 'worthies' है।
- Local worthies sat in the front row at the function.
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worthy + noun
winnercausesuccessoropponenteffort
- Radhika was chosen as a worthy successor of the head girl.
adverb + worthy
highlytrulyhardlyscarcelyeminently
- His work is truly worthy of a national award.
worthy of + noun
respectpraiseattentionsupportmention
- The idea is worthy of serious attention.
compound + worthy
newsworthynoteworthytrustworthypraiseworthycreditworthy
- The result was noteworthy in the history of the school.
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- The village elders found him worthy of the post of sarpanch.
गाँव के बुज़ुर्गों ने उसे सरपंच के पद के योग्य पाया।
- It was a worthy attempt, though it did not win the prize.
यह सराहनीय प्रयास था, भले ही उसे पुरस्कार नहीं मिला।
- The scholarship is meant for students who are worthy and in need.
छात्रवृत्ति उन विद्यार्थियों के लिए है जो योग्य और ज़रूरतमंद हैं।
- Their kindness is worthy of our thanks.
उनकी दयालुता हमारे धन्यवाद के योग्य है।
- The cricketer proved a worthy captain in difficult times.
उस क्रिकेटर ने कठिन समय में अपने को योग्य कप्तान सिद्ध किया।
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✗ He is worthy for the award.
✓ He is worthy of the award.
Worthy is followed by of, not for.
'Worthy' के बाद 'of' आता है, 'for' नहीं।
✗ The book is worthy reading.
✓ The book is worth reading.
Before -ing, use worth, which takes no preposition; worthy needs of.
-ing से पहले 'worth' आता है, जिसके साथ preposition नहीं लगता; 'worthy' के साथ 'of' लगता है।
✗ She is worth of respect.
✓ She is worthy of respect.
Worth of is wrong; use worthy of.
'Worth of' गलत है; 'worthy of' का प्रयोग करें।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
The two words are close in meaning, but they work differently in a sentence.
दोनों शब्द अर्थ में निकट हैं, पर वाक्य में अलग तरह से काम करते हैं।
An adjective that needs of; it says somebody or something deserves respect.
ऐसा adjective जिसे 'of' चाहिए; यह कहता है कि कोई सम्मान का हक़दार है।
- She is worthy of the prize.
Followed directly by a noun, amount or -ing; it shows value or use.
इसके बाद noun, राशि या -ing सीधे आता है; यह मूल्य या उपयोगिता बताता है।
- The film is worth watching.
Used before a noun or with of; it says that something is rightly earned.
Noun से पहले या 'of' के साथ आता है; यह कहता है कि कुछ उचित रूप से अर्जित है।
- She is a deserving student.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
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wor·thy
?Which word?
Keep apart worthy of (deserving: 'worthy of praise') and worth (having a value: 'worth a lakh', 'worth reading' with -ing).
'Worthy of' (योग्य: 'worthy of praise') और worth (मूल्य वाला: 'worth a lakh', -ing के साथ 'worth reading') को अलग रखिए।
§Grammar and usage
Worthy of sth (not 'worthy for').
'Worthy of sth' का अर्थ है किसी चीज़ के योग्य होना, जैसे 'worthy of praise'। 'Worthy for' प्रयोग गलत माना जाता है, इसलिए यहाँ हमेशा 'of' लगता है।
⌂Word origin and word building
The -worthy compounds: praiseworthy, trustworthy, noteworthy, newsworthy, seaworthy.
-worthy यौगिक: praiseworthy, trustworthy, noteworthy, newsworthy, seaworthy।